In shadow. Steep slopes facing south or a vegetation cover which filters 40 - 80 % of light.In deep shadow. Deep ravines facing south with additional shadow from trees, or where there is a very dense vegetation cover which gives 80 - 100 % shadow (for instance, the Valdivian forests)

Image of Tetilla hydrocotylifolia

VII Region, Libueno, Chile Altitude: 350 m. 11 16, 2006

USES

Some ornamental value (B)

Image of Tetilla hydrocotylifolia

VII Region, Libueno, Chile Altitude: 350 m. 11 16, 2006

GROWING TIPS

This species has the following hardiness:

USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).

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